The game had to go to a shootout, but the Mustang men’s soccer team topped Briar Cliff in the GPAC Tournament semi-final Saturday. The game was 1-1 at the end of regulation, and 2-2 after overtime. That left it to Mustang Timon Koerber in goal to defend penalty kicks. Morningside won the shootout 4-3 as…
First Family Fest turnout ‘awesome’
by Chaise Pfanstiel–Morningside University had a multitude of events happening on campus this past Saturday, Oct. 21, between a football game, two volleyball games, a swim meet, and choir and band concerts. To add more to that, the Student Government planned a new event called Morningside Family Fest, with the goal being to find a…
The Snow Never Let Up and Neither Did the Raiders
by Alexis Spier, photos by Dayne Davis–The Mustangs lost their first conference game since 2014 when they traveled to Orange City Saturday, October 28. The last time Morningside lost in a conference game was to the Doane Tigers November 15, 2014. It was also a snowy match up and the Mustangs fell 49-48. The last…
Debating NIL and its benefits
by Dayne Davis–As of July 1, 2021, all NCAA and college athletes are able to monetize their NIL (Name Image Likeness). What does this mean for the future of college sports, and does this have an effect on small school athletes like Morningside University? Alumni and former Mustang football players Seth Sheppard and AP Ponder,…
Costs, benefits of subscription entertainment
by Isabel Ter Weeme–During their free moments, students enjoy streaming their favorite movies and TV shows. These days there are many options to choose from. But with the rise of streaming platforms, the internet is now full of different shows and movies for everyone. There are many streaming services to choose from, offering everything from…
High gas prices hit all Mustangs, not just commuters
by Mandi De Jongh–As gas prices increase, students at Morningside University are being adversely impacted. Students who commute from home are paying a lot more for gas than what they were originally planning. Not only does it affect students who commute, it also affects those living on campus. Students travel to sporting events off campus,…










